Blackpool's Tangerine dream was shattered by one of those famous Manchester United comebacks as Sir Alex Ferguson's men roared back from two goals down to win 3-2 and surge five points clear at the top of the Premier League.
At half-time, on top and two goals up, it appeared Blackpool would end United's unbeaten record and achieve a result that would go down in the history books alongside the `...Full Story »

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway has told Liverpool to "put up or shut up" over their pursuit of Charlie Adam.
Holloway confirmed Adam had put in a transfer request on Monday but said there was no issue to discuss because Liverpool's offer of #4million does not meet his club's valuation.
"If I was the Liverpool manager I would want to buy him because they have never replaced Xabi Alonso," said Holl...Full Story »

Villan of the piece: Darren Bent scores on his debut after 18 minutes
Bargain Bent, that's what they will call him. Darren Bent, who scored on his debut for Charlton and Sunderland, did it again on Saturday night, Aston Villa's £24 million signing providing his new side with their first league win of the year and kicking sand in the faces of
Manchester City's Middle Eastern owners. He mi...Full Story »

Aston Villa striker Darren Bent showed why his #18million transfer fee could prove money well spent with the only goal of the game against title-chasing Manchester City at Villa Park.
The former Sunderland player, who joined Villa on Tuesday in a club-record deal, broke the deadlock with his first clear-cut opportunity after 18 minutes.
With their #59million strike force of Carlos Tevez and Ed...Full Story »

Dimitar Berbatov scored his third hat-trick of the season as Manchester United turned in a superb performance to demolish sorry Birmingham 5-0.
The prolific Bulgarian now has 18 goals this season and yet another match ball to go alongside those he collected against Liverpool and Blackburn earlier in the campaign.
More importantly for Sir Alex Ferguson, his side tightened their grip on top spot...Full Story »

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has jokingly suggested he could get round Rafael's absence against Birmingham by pretending the 20-year-old was twin brother Fabio instead.
The lookalike pair create regular confusion at Old Trafford, often deliberate, and have even confused match officials during their time in England.
At Barnsley last season, referee Chris Foy booked Fabio instead of ...Full Story »

Mark Hughes admits he and Stoke manager Tony Pulis probably need to "grow up" following their recent run-ins.
There has been bad blood between Hughes' Fulham side and the Potters all season, stemming from a reckless tackle from Andy Wilkinson on Cottagers striker Mousa Dembele in a Carling Cup clash in September.
An enraged Hughes snubbed Pulis' handshake at the end of the game, and Pulis then...Full Story »

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier will lose no sleep over Steve Bruce's verbal outburst against him regarding the transfer of Darren Bent - and has accused the Sunderland boss of being ungracious.
Houllier came out all guns blazing in response to Bruce's attack over the way he acted during the sale of Bent to Villa for a club record #18million.
He defended his stance in making no personal conta...Full Story »

Brechin City manager Jim Weir is tempted to bring Gerry McLauchlan back into his starting line-up for the visit of Alloa.
The defender had hernia surgery last month and came through a bounce game against junior side Newtongrange Star this week.
Midfielder Charlie King remains out with an ankle injury with Weir wary of meeting an Alloa side that have fallen from grace recently and lost heavily ...Full Story »

FootyMad attempt to assist you with their form guide as Leicester City take on Millwall in a Championship match on Saturday, 22nd January 2011 at 15:00.
History of the Leicester City v Millwall fixture
Leicester City are ready to welcome Millwall to Walkers Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Foxes are clearly on top, having won 9 and lost only 2 of the...Full Story »

FootyMad attempt to assist you with their form guide as Crystal Palace take on Bristol City in a Championship match on Saturday, 22nd January 2011 at 15:00.
History of the Crystal Palace v Bristol City fixture
Crystal Palace prepare to entertain Bristol City at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Eagles are clearly on top, having won 23 and lost o...Full Story »

FootyMad attempt to assist you with their form guide as Sheffield United take on Norwich City in a Championship match on Saturday, 22nd January 2011 at 15:00.
History of the Sheffield United v Norwich City fixture
Sheff. Utd. are ready to welcome Norwich City to Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Blades are clearly on top, having won 17 and lo...Full Story »

Owen Hargreaves has started only 26 games for Manchester United since joining the club in May 2007.
Owen Hargreaves is facing the prospect of being left out of Manchester United's squad for the Champions League's knockout stages amid growing concerns about the midfielder's future at Old Trafford.
Sir Alex Ferguson is having to weigh up whether he can afford to risk including a player who has ...Full Story »

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech thinks the title race will be between the champions and Manchester United, despite his side sitting in fourth and seven points behind the Premeir League leaders.Cech was speaking in the latest edition of MATCH magazine and was asked to comment on all of the club's title rivals in what could be one of the closest Premier League title races in years.Chelsea start...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO has told Manchester City motormouth Mario Balotelli to SHUT IT.
The 20-year-old Balotelli has been making waves ever since he joined City for £24m from Inter Milan.
This week he told England star Wayne Rooney he is not even the best striker in Manchester.
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He also reckons City’s strikeforce of Edin Dzeko, Carlos T...Full Story »

LONDON (AP)—Carlos Tevez’s 16th goal of the season helped Manchester City earn a 4-2 win over second-tier Leicester in a FA Cup third-round replay on Tuesday.
The Argentina striker set City on its way in the 15th minute with a stunning individual effort and although he later missed a second-half penalty, the hosts had too much for Leicester as they set up a match at Notts County in ...Full Story »

MANCHESTER, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Manchester City’s 43-year wait for the league crown could soon be over with the modern-day team starting to look like the one from their golden era, said the club’s last title-winning captain Tony Book.
City’s most successful skipper, who also managed the club after his retirement in 1974, told Reuters the Premier League race could mirror the bat...Full Story »

The England FA Cup football match between Manchester City and Leicester City kicks off on 18 January 2011.Manchester City has played 12 English Premier League matches this season on City of Manchester Stadium. On home ground Manchester City has won 7, drawn 3 and lost 2 matches. This ranks the Citizens 4th in home team performance in the English Premier League.
Leicester City has played 14 En...Full Story »

The England FA Cup football match between Cardiff City and Stoke City kicks off on 18 January 2011.Cardiff City has played 12 English Championship matches this season on Cardiff City Stadium. On home ground Cardiff City has won 7, drawn 3 and lost 2 matches. This ranks the Bluebirds 4th in home team performance in the English Championship.
Stoke City has played 10 English Premier League matches...Full Story »

Edin Dzeko made his #27million introduction for Manchester City, and he was immediately upstaged by strike partner Carlos Tevez as the Blues secured top spot in the Barclays Premier League by edging a seven-goal thriller with Wolves 4-3 at Eastlands.
The fiery South American joined Dimitar Berbatov at the head of the Premier League goalscoring charts with a second-half double to take his tally ...Full Story »

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